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FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations 2 » Spring 2019 » Chapter 12 Exam

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Question #1

Dr. Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly. After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr. Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification. Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr. William's finding?

A. When she turned 18, Kelly traveled to another country to pursue her graduation.

B. Kelly was married by the time she was 28 years old.

C. Kelly was a rebellious teenager and often skipped school to spend time with her friends.

D. Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother.

Question #2

Which of the following is a characteristic of permissive parents?

A. demanding

B. indulgent

C. punitive

D. indifferent

Question #3

According to the cognitive development theory, children learn to discern cause and effect and begin to understand the views of others in the ________ stage.

A. generativity vs. self-absorption

B. preoperational

C. sensorimotor

D. concrete operational

Question #4

Clara is the mother of five-year-old Ashton. Ashton is an energetic child who often behaves violently and goes into rages when he doesn't get his way with things. Ashton's doctor has diagnosed him with a behavioral disorder. In this scenario, Ashton's diagnosis is an example of ________.

A. stigmatization

B. generalization

C. medicalization

D. socialization

Question #5

Authoritative parenting is different from authoritarian parenting in that ________.

A. parents are more understanding in authoritarian parenting

B. lesser positive reinforcements are used in authoritative parenting

C. autonomy is more encouraged in authoritarian parenting

D. verbal give-and-take is rarer in authoritarian parenting

Question #6

The ________ style involves parenting that is demanding but is also supportive and responsive.

A. permissive

B. authoritarian

C. authoritative

D. uninvolved

Question #7

In the imitation stage of George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, children ________.

A. begin to use language

B. distinguish between self and others

C. learn social norms

D. mimic the behavior of significant others

Question #8

Jenifer and Rachel are both mothers of teenage children. They are discussing which parenting style is most effective. Jenifer states that authoritative parenting is better than permissive parenting. However, Rachel argues that permissive parenting is a better approach. Which of the following, if true, would weaken Rachel's argument?

A. Studies show that children with responsive parents are able to assume leadership positions in adulthood more efficiently.

B. A majority of children who grow up in homes with disciplinary parents tend to be hyperactive and irritable.

C. Adolescents raised in lenient households tend to be less mature and less responsible.

D. Research indicates that setting fewer boundaries for children helps them become more self-reliant.

Question #9

Which of the following is a characteristic of helicopter parents?

A. overinvolvement

B. empowering

C. unresponsiveness

D. indifference

Question #10

Chris's mother agrees to let him go out to a movie on the condition that he would finish his homework first. In this scenario, Chris's mother is an example of an ________ parent.

A. indifferent

B. uninvolved

C. authoritative

D. authoritarian

Question #11

According to Erikson's theory of human development, the identity vs. identity confusion stage occurs in the ________ age group.

A. 2 to 3

B. birth to 1

C. 13 to 19

D. 31 to 64

Question #12

Which of the following is true of low SES-families?

A. Parents in low-SES families are less likely to experience interpersonal conflict than middle-SES families.

B. Parents in low-SES families are more likely to work in blue-collar jobs than those in middle-SES families.

C. Mothers in SES families are more likely to talk to their infants than those in middle-SES families.

D. Mothers in low-SES families are more likely to be depressed than those in high-SES families.

Question #13

The myth that mothering comes naturally creates several problems. One of the problems is that it ________.

A. expects mothers to seek help from her parents and relatives in rearing children effectively

B. encourages the involvement of the father of the baby in all child rearing activities

C. assumes that a good mother cannot be perfect if she only follows her instincts

D. implies that there's something wrong with mothers who don't devote all their time to child rearing

Question #14

The first stage in Erikson's psychological theory of human development is the ________ stage.

A. generativity vs. self-absorption

B. trust vs. mistrust

C. initiative vs. guilt

D. identity vs. identity confusion

Question #15

Which of the following is a consequence of a rise in dual-employed with kids (DEWKs) families?

A. more time that parents spend with children

B. higher number of latchkey children

C. decreased role overload

D. lower standards of living

Question #16

Which of the following is true of authoritarian parents?

A. They use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior.

B. They instill autonomy and self-reliance in children.

C. They use forceful measures to control children's behavior.

D. They encourage verbal give-and-take.

Question #17

Kim is 13 years old. She knows that if she does not get good grades, her mother would not allow her to go out for movies. According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, Kim is in the ________ stage.

A. formal operational

B. sensorimotor

C. preoperational

D. trust vs. mistrust

Question #18

Barry is the father of seven-year-old Kevin. Barry believes that adopting an authoritative parenting style would help Kevin grow up to become a mature, responsible adult. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen his belief?

A. Research indicates that healthy child development occurs when parents are detached from their children and do not interfere in their affairs.

B. Children grow up to be responsible adults when they learn to accept parental authority without questioning them.

C. Healthy child development is most likely when parents consistently combine warmth and discipline.

D. A child grows up to become a balanced, responsible adult when parents are indulgent and avoid being demanding.

Question #19

In the ________ stage in the theory of the social self, children learn social norms, especially that they are expected to behave in certain ways.

A. trust

B. imitation

C. play

D. autonomy

Question #20

Which of the following best describes a middle-SES family?

A. families in which parents work in managerial positions

B. families in which parents work in minimum wage jobs

C. families in which parents have a high school diploma and work in blue-collar jobs

D. families in which parents are unemployed because they have no occupational skills

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